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On Daybreak Africa: Zambia’s minister of information Cornelius Mtweeta says freedom of speech and press are vibrant under the government of President Hakainde Hichilema. Plus, are Lesotho’s security forces suspending democracy or protecting it ? We’ll have an analysis. A US charity donates shoes that can expand to fit the foot sizes of Kenyan children. A UN relief agency welcomes the weekend opening of the Rafah border crossing, but says it is insufficient. The US boosts its military presence in Middle East as a deterrent. For this and more tune to Daybreak Africa!

African Beat showcases the latest and the greatest of contemporary African music and conversation. From Benga to Juju, Hip Life to Bongo Flava, Bubu to Soukous and more, host David Vandy has his finger on the pulse of the hottest African music and related issues today.

Africa News Tonight is a lively news magazine show featuring VOA correspondent reports, interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs and human rights activists. News feature stories look at science and technology, environmental issues, humanitarian topics, and the African diaspora.

VOA's Sonny Young brings you the latest sports news and trends as well as questions and comments from sports fans around Africa and the world.

Africa News Tonight is a lively news magazine show featuring VOA correspondent reports, interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs and human rights activists. News feature stories look at science and technology, environmental issues, humanitarian topics, and the African diaspora.